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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The War Childhood Musem
This unique museum focuses on the Siege of Sarajevo through children's eyes.
Wierzbno, Poland
The Versailles Border Stone
The original stone marking the interwar border between Germany and Poland sits in this unassuming village park.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The Bore Stane
This ordinary-looking rock may have played an important role in a 16th-century Scottish battle.
Prague, Czechia
Battle of Prague Monument
A small monument on the outskirts of Prague, where one of the bloodiest conflicts in the country's history was decided.
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How Are These Trees Floating Over a Finnish Road?
A photo archive reveals clever camouflage techniques, and highlights the strange position of NATO’s newest member, during World War II.
Mexico City, Mexico
República de Guatemala 28
A trompe l'oeil mural remembers the original colonial building that once stood here.
Hanoi, Vietnam
T1 Operation Command Bunker
Under Hanoi’s medieval citadel sits a secret military headquarters from the final years of the Vietnam War.
Nerul, India
Reis Magos Fort
A nearly impregnable 16th-century fort is one of Goa's oldest.
military history
Commander Liwayway and Other Filipino Women Who Fought During World War II
The “Huk Amazons” were military commanders, leaders, soldiers, spies, and more.
Montalbo, Spain
Montalbo’s Air Raid Shelter
The lasting remains of an airfield used during the Spanish Civil War.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
APOPO Visitor Center
A non-profit that uses the impressive smelling abilities of African Pouched Rats to find and clear unexploded land mines.
Portsmouth, Virginia
The Hiker Monument
Honoring combatants from Portsmouth who served in Cuba and the Philippines during the Spanish-American War.
Nashville, Tennessee
Captain William Driver Grave
The grave of the 19th-century sea captain who coined the phrase "Old Glory" can be found in this quiet cemetery.
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That Time Eleanor Roosevelt Disappeared for 10 Days
She reappeared in World War II's Pacific theater where, for five weeks in 1943, she inspired troops and faced down air raids.
Fairbanks, Alaska
Alaska Highway's Milepost 1523
This mile marker stands at the unofficial end of a highway built to defend the United States from a Japanese invasion during World War II.
Alton, England
Battle of Alton Bullet Holes
The door of St. Lawrence’s Church features small scars from a battle that took place nearly 400 years ago.
Inverness, Scotland
Old High Church Kirkyard
The oldest church in Inverness witnessed the brutal executions of many Scottish soldiers.
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